Kite Museum (Johor)

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Kite Museum
Muzium Layang-Layang
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Kite Museum (Johor)
EstablishedFebruary 2002
Location Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Coordinates 1°28′29.9″N103°54′23.0″E / 1.474972°N 103.906389°E / 1.474972; 103.906389 Coordinates: 1°28′29.9″N103°54′23.0″E / 1.474972°N 103.906389°E / 1.474972; 103.906389
Type museum

The Kite Museum (Malay : Muzium Layang-Layang) is a museum about kites in Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia.

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History

The museum was established in February 2002 during the 7th Pasir Gudang International Kite Festsival. [1]

Architecture

The museum is housed in a two-story building. It features a small windmill to generate its own electricity. [2]

Exhibitions

The museum showcases various types of kites, posters and videos on Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival. [3]

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References

  1. Jamaludin, Nasri. "Sinonim dengan festival layang-layang" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. Natalya (12 June 2013). "Kite Museum". Johor Travel. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. Yee, Xiang Yun (30 October 2020). "First kite museum in search of unique logo". The Star. Retrieved 21 October 2021.